Manchester United will beef up security for their next home game in response to widespread fan resentment over the Glazer family

The next Saturday, United host Manchester City, and there has already been discussion among supporter organisations of a boycott or walkout. Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani withdrew from a procedure that began in November. His organisation has offered to acquire the entire club and make significant investments in players and facilities. They have now walked away from the table after failing to satisfy the Glazers' value.

Following fears about crowd response to the Glazer family’s stay at Manchester United, security will be increased for the club’s next home game.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to purchase a 25% share in United after a lengthy drama, with his proposal likely to be approved at a board meeting later this week.

While seen as a staged coup that would give Ratcliffe’s group authority over football operations, the agreement would imply that the very unpopular Americans would remain for the time being.

Such a situation might spark fury when Copenhagen visits Old Trafford in the Champions League next Tuesday, with a crowd that has already organised rallies asking for a full sale exclusively.

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The next Saturday, United host Manchester City, and there has already been discussion among supporter organisations of a boycott or walkout.

Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani withdrew from a procedure that began in November. His organisation has offered to acquire the entire club and make significant investments in players and facilities.

They have now walked away from the table after failing to satisfy the Glazers’ value.

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Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al-Thani arrives for the 2018 FIFA World Cup football tournament final draw at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow on December 1, 2017. The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be held between June 14 and July 15, 2018 in 11 Russian cities. / AFP PHOTO / Yuri KADOBNOV (Photo credit should read YURI KADOBNOV/AFP via Getty Images)

While the possibility of Ratcliffe’s squad taking over on the football side may pacify some, club security personnel will consider the circumstances and potential for disturbance when planning their operations.

The police say they will collaborate closely with the club. ‘Greater Manchester Police (GMP) will be helping Manchester United outside Old Trafford for the match with Copenhagen,’ said Chief Superintendent Collette Rose.

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‘Officers will be highly visible to maintain safety while facilitating the right to peaceful protest.

‘GMP has significant experience in policing public demonstrations and live events and officers liaise with local football clubs, as well as partner agencies, on a regular basis to ensure football fixtures pass with as little disruption as possible, so everyone can enjoy the game.’

Source: Daily Mail